Rare Figure Ideas? Annie Sue

[Telly]

What about Kermit, Gonzo, and Pepe in Weezer shirts?

 

[Telly]

Isn't Palisades doing Gonzo in his purple suit with Camilla as an accessory? I thought I heard that somewhere. Anyway, I don't know if this one's been mentioned but what about Piggy in her purple dress she wore in TMS with Foo-Foo as an accessory??? Or maybe it could be an exclusive somewhere.

 

[incredeeble!]

Yeah Telly, Ken mentioned that Gonzo with Camilla will be coming out sometime next year. Dunno about the piggy though...

 

[Telly]

What about these obscure characters?
1. Doglion Beast
2. Nigel
3. Baskerville the Hound
4. Hilda
5. Wayne and Wanda
6. Angus McGonnacle, the Gargling Argyle Gargoyle
7. Boppity
8. Gaffer
9. Mildred Huxtetter
10. Thog
11. George the Janitor
12. the Mutations
13. the Penguins (a few of them in a pack would be sweet)
14. Shakey Sanchez
15. Tom, Dick, and Harry monster

 

[Gorgon Heap]

Telly-

Out of that list, some are more likely than others. Here's what I remember from Ken:

Originally, Ken figured that out of the big monsters, only Sweetums and DogLion were at the forefront, but the fans were quick to place Thog ahead of DogLion, so now it seems that as far as big monsters go, Sweetums is a lock, pretty much, and Thog a possibility, probably in a playset situation.

Ken tried to get Angus McGonagle made in Series 5, but the fans kind of shot it down- they wanted to get more important characters out first. There's no guarantee the idea of an Angus figure won't re-emerge, but it's less likely now than it was.

Gaffer is probably the most likely of the figs on your list, as a pack-in with Pops.

I remember Ken saying that from another obscure list George the Janitor was most likely. Of all the first season characters he's the most likely. Still, Wayne & Wanda look to be gathering a lot of favor from the fans.

I think we'll probably see some penguins at some point.

Boppity is a tricky one to assess. Perhaps if there was an all-monster wave, or perhaps he could be a collector's club exclusive. As of now Ken hasn't said there are any plans to make him.

Like Ken says, if there's a demand for it, they'll try and make it.

David "Gorgon Heap" Ebersole

 

[The Count]

Hey, guys, I placed a two-part thread over at the "Ask Ken" thread with my figure ideas. Please tell me whether you think I should post them on this thread as well to share them with everyone here at the forum. One little detail that should be noted when reading my ideas is that I may have included some characters from Muppets Tonight, but I developed my ideas before the recent license expansion. Just let me know if I should post them here and what you think of my ideas.

The Killer of Threads, the Count.

 

[The Count]

The Muppet Show Figures!

Series 7 Lineup: Spring 2004.
Each figure wears their normal, everyday wardrobe.
Regular Figures:
Bobo the Bear guard- comes with nightstick.
Police Chief Link Hogthrob- comes with bullhorn.
Lips- comes with his trumpet and trumpet case.
Pepé- wearing tap-dancing shoes, comes with stageshow hook and a pair of castanets.
Exclusive/Variant Figures:
Lips repaint- he wears a black suited tux with an oversized flower in the coat's lapel.
Water Ballet Pepé- dressed in dark pink tutu, black swimming trunks lined by silver trim, and pink ballet slippers; comes with bubbling jacuzi swimming pool.
Bear on Patrol Playset
Figure: Patrol Bear Fozzie- dressed in his policeman's uniform; comes with magnetically removable policeman's hat and small octopus sidekick.
Description, from left to right wall:
1 Coarse black gravel paved floors at the base of the playset.
2 Police Chief Link's desk with filing papers and coffee cup on its top.
3 Row of handcuff shackles lining the left wall.
4 Jail cell tucked into the corner and ring of keys just out of reach on the wall.
5 Chalk outline base that can be pegged into the floor or removed and placed along the wall.
6 Wanted posters lining the rest of the back wall.
7 White low-lying ramp with a police car resting on it and garage door just behind the car.

Series 8 Lineup: Summer 2004.
Regular Figures:
Clifford- comes with dark, wine red base guitar and strap.
Miss Mousey- She wears a white brimmed hat and matching white gown; comes with small spider and bowl of curds and whey.
George the Janitor- comes with watered-down mop and bucket filled with water, and cleaning rag tucked in his pockets.
Mildred- comes with crystal dinnerware waterglass.
Exclusive/Variant Figures:
Clifford repaint or Caribbean version- he wears a yellow shirt splashed with bright red and blue flowers; comes with white-gray guitar and dark gray strap.
Carnival Miss Mousey- she wears a sleeveless hoopskirted gown with her bare arms showing off a bunch of black inky tattoos; comes with lion tamer's whip.
Lover's Crossing Wayne and Wanda- both are dressed in their regular clothes; comes with collapsible chairs. Push one of the chair's legs outwards, and they all move outwards, straightening the chair. Push one of the chair's legs inwards, and they all move inwards, causing the chair and whoever's seated there to fall in on itself.
At the Dance Playset
Figure: Evening Dancers Wayne and Wanda- each dressed in their formal tux and gown respectively.
Description, from left to right wall:
1 Four white marble columns at the corners connected by a light blue back wall.
2 Vaulted ceiling, with two chandeliers hanging from it, rests atop the columns.
3 Tiled floors to both the left and right side of the dance hall.
4 Table and set of chairs on both sides of the hall's tiled floors.
5 Danceing floor, painted in a light slick beige, placed at the center of the hall.
6 Music Speakers and arched alcove for figures line the back wall.
7 When Wayne and Wanda are inside the alcove, pull the knobbed keystone out, and the rest of the archway's crumbling blocks topple crushing them underneath.
Note: The back wall is the only one in this playset, allowing unrestricted manipulation of the playset through the other three wall openings.

Series 9 Lineup: Fall 2004, Monsters set.
Regular Figures:
Uncle Deadly- comes with his exquisitely ghastly pipe organ.
Mulch- comes with a pair of garden clippers resembling a metal munching mouth.
Composta Heap- comes with bouquet of rotted roses.
Angus McGonnicle- comes with his bagpipes and a bottle of mouthwash.
Exclusive/Variant Figures:
New Year's Dr. Phil- he's dressed in a classic black suit tuxedo; comes with glass of eggnog raised and ready to give the celebratory toast.
Trooper Angus McGonnicle- he's dressed in a white and black trooper uniform; comes with bagpipe-powered ray gun.
Tales from the Vet Playset
Figure: Dr. Phil van Neuter- comes with Yorich, small talking skull.
Description, from left to right wall:
1 White operating bed with winged monster body lying on it in the front left corner.
2 Wall shelf with two black bats clutching glass jars, one containing a heart, the other a brain.
3 Two bell towers in the back corners with balcony rims above the back wall. These balconies feature two gargoyle heads to both sides of the balcony, and contain a single bell in the tower.
4 Two rows of variously assorted mounted animal heads, which can execute a small headbutt when moved by levers next to each head.
5 Coffin chambers tucked next to the towers that reveal muppet monster bodies inside.
6 Dr. Phil's diploma and medical license hanging on the right wall.
7 Swivel chair and filing cabinet in the front right corner.
8 Dusty brown fur-carpeted floors at the base of the playset.
The monster bodies inside the coffins are composed of eyes, fanged mouth, torso, arms, and legs. Each of the pieces connect to each other by means of small magnets, thus creating the possibility for endless variations. The monster lying on the operating bed also has small magnets in his wings, which can be removed or reattached later. The baby bats can be removed from their shelf and brought down to the operating bed as if they were assisting in a new experiment.

Series 10: Winter 2004, Christmas set.
Regular Figures:
Fozzie's Mother- comes with banana cream pie and framed portrait of Fozzie Bear.
Maureen the Mink- comes with mug of hot chocolate and autograph book, showing a picture of both Kermit and Miss Piggy inside.
The Snowman- loosely wrapped in strings of Christmas lights; comes with juggling pins shaped like snowcones.
The Penguins- each wearing a scarf; come with holiday sleigh.
Exclusive/Variant Figures:
Santa Kermit- he's dressed in a red and green trimmed Santa's costume; comes with sack of toys and wrapped Christmas present.
Winter Follies Fozzie- he's warmly dressed in an overcoat, heavy pants, and boots; comes with candy cane walking stick and two large snowballs.
Christmas Living Room Playset
Figure: The Christmas Turkey- comes with magnetic adjustable sunglasses.
Description, from left to right wall:
1 Clean-swept floors and rug at the base of the playset.
2 Black fireplace with mantel above it and fraggle hole next to it on the left wall.
3 Christmas tree in the corner decorated with lights, candy canes, star on its top, and presents.
4 Television set placed in the back wall.
5 Swiveling sofa pegged to the center of the floor which can either face the TV or it could face forward showing who's seated in the sofa.
6 Framed portrait of Kermit and Fozzie hanging on the right wall.
7 Opening door in the right wall with icy patch frozen over the welcome mat.

 

[The Count]

Rare Figure Ideas: Part 2

Series 11: Spring 2005.
Regular Figures:
Annie Sue and Foo Foo: Annie Sue comes with scriptbook; and is packaged with Foo Foo who comes with a stylish hairbrush.
Bean Bunny- comes with stagelight spotlight lamp.
Louis Kazagger- comes with microphone, headphone headset, and sports banner displaying the Muppet Show logo.
Marvin Suggs & the Muppophones- comes with mallet for Marvin to pound each Muppophone, the Muppophone heads themselves are laid out on a table in front of him.
Exclusive/Variant Figures:
Annie Sue in Evening Gown- comes with award trophy.
Sunday Morning Bean Bunny- he's dressed in a light aqua pressed shirt, dark blue overalls, and brown dress shoes; comes with a basket of removable, brightly-colored Easter eggs.
Marvin Suggs- comes with cartload of singing vegetables.
Animal Circus Playset
Figure: Roadhog Miss Piggy- dressed in her biker's uniform; comes with black motorcycle that features a sidecar just big enough to seat Foo-Foo inside it.
Description, from left to right wall:
1 Light brown sawdust covered floors at the base of the playset.
2 Ramps with an open entrance space above them on both sidewalls to allow the motorcycle rider room for several stunt shows.
3 Trapeze swings placed higher up than the entrances on both sidewalls.
4 Row of barrels lined up in the corner, which can be placed on their sides in the center of the ring as a greater obstacle for the motorcycle rider.
5 Red and yellow tears of bleachers molded into the back wall.
6 Popcorn machine tucked into the corner between the back and right walls.
7 Circus ringlike track encircling the entire base of the playset, marking it as the center ring in this bizarre circus of extraordinary performers.

Series 12: Summer 2005.
Regular Figures:
Hilda- comes with oversized sewing machine workbench and two knitting needles.
J.P. Grosse- wears a waist coat pocketwatch; comes with Muppy and bank vault safe. The safe works as a small piggy bank for storing pennies through a vertical slot on its outer top wall, the safe's doorvalve turns all the way around, and the door opens and closes by magnetic locks.
Pops and Gaffer- comes with brown deskbooth featuring a silver bell and an open red-bound reading book on its surface; and is packaged with Gaffer who comes with a gray rubber mouse that has a thin handle so that it can be placed around the cat's paw or tail.
Zelda Rose- comes with singing owl, who can jerk its head up and down and flapps its wings.
Exclusive/Variant Figures:
Street Corner Scooter- he's dressed just like normal, except that he wears a brown bomber jacket; comes with six-stringed guitar and cup for collecting coins.
The cup can be a repaint of the one packaged with Series 1 Kermit;and the guitar can be a repaint of either Floyd's, Janice's, or possibly Clifford's if his figure gets made.
Robot Kermit- his head, hands, and flippery feet are the same shade of green as Kermit; his arms, body, and legs are greenish gold, while his collar and the belt around his mid-chest area are greenish silver; comes with wind-up key inserted in the peg hole in the middle of his back.
Muppet Show Backstage Lot Playset
Figure: Thog- comes with small bluebird whose feet form a peg so that it can perch upon Thog's massive shoulders. Since Sweetums is touted to be 11 to 11&½ inches tall, I believe Thog should be taller by the most minimal fraction of an inch possible.
Examples: Thog- half an inch at 12 inches, one/fourth inch to 11 and three-fourths inches, etc.
The backstage lot playset was supposed to be designed as well, but I guess I got lazy as my involvement with other threads developed. Here's a suggestion I made for the Muppet Show theater deluxe playset, composed of interlocking pieces.
A. The theater stage with Sweetums figure and Robin figure, and possibly #1 of the four African masks.
B. The backstage lot with eiter Thog figure or Pops figure with Gaffer figure, and possibly #2 of the four African masks.
C. The orchestra pit with Nigel figure, and possibly #3 of the four African masks.
D. The balcony booth which has enough space for Statler and Waldorf's chairs with Thudge McGerk figure, and possibly #4 of the four African masks.
Other ideas I had include the following:
Series 13: Trumpet Lady with either trumpet or trombone, Nigel, Johny Fiama, and Sal Manila with swinging stool, and Mamma Fiama in the MT Lounge playset.
Series 14: Andy Pig, Randy Pig, Zippity-Zap, Nigel the MT director, and Seymour in the MT Control Room playset featuring working elevators.